We know that many of you love a challenge, so we wanted to show you different opportunities and events to get involved in while raising vital funds for PANS PANDAS UK.

Below are some of our favourite upcoming events from across the country. This is just the tip of the iceberg, as we have places available for you on over 800 events, including runs, walks, bike rides, bungee jumps, and much more.

Scroll down for available events, more fundraising ideas, and to learn how we use your valuable contributions.

Upcoming events:

Simply sign up for an event and email us with your registration code and address so that we can get your goodies to you!

Hampton Court Palace 10k – Sold out!

Take on the challenge of the Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon and run through history at one of the UK’s most iconic royal landmarks.

Registration Fee: £25

Fundraising Ask: £150


Inflatable 5k Obstacle course

Get ready to bounce your way through The World’s BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!

Click the venue to register:

Cheltenham – 4th October
Norwich – 11th October
Brighton – 18th October
Windsor – 25th October

Registration Fee: £20

Fundraising Ask:
£150 per individual
£300 per family


160ft Bungee jump

Are you ready to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush?

Click the venue to register:

Bristol Harbour – 22nd November
Whitby Bridge – 29th November

Registration Fee: £50

Fundraising Ask: £300


The Full MacTuff

The Scottish Winter combines with unforgiving terrain surrounding Knockhill Racing Circuit to provide an experience you will never forget

Dunfermline (Scotland) – 11th January 2026

Registration Fee: £25

Fundraising Ask: £150


Birmingham Half-marathon

Join the Birmingham Running Festival at the wonderful Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.

Birmingham – 8th February

(Other distances are available!)

Registration Fee: £30

Fundraising Ask: £250


Cambridge Half-marathon

This event is well-known for its exceptional encouragement along the way, provided by spectators, our dedicated volunteers, as well as music hotspots by local musicians and bands who cheer on participants and maintain their motivation.

Cambridge – 8th March

Registration Fee: £35

Fundraising Ask: £250


Brighton Marathon

With a stunning backdrop of the sea in one of the country’s most vibrant cities, the race gets bigger and better every year. Renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support, the course winds through the city streets, finishing up on the spectacular Brighton seafront.

Brighton – 12th April

Registration Fee: £70

Fundraising Ask: £400


Rob Burrow Marathon

The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon is a fitting tribute to Former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow and the city that launched Rob’s career.

This is an event that truly is for everyone, so whether you are an experienced runner or have never thought about running an event before, all abilities are welcome to join.

Leeds – 10th May

Registration Fee: £60

Fundraising Ask: £400


Other running events

With over 800 running events available all in one place, we are sure you will find the perfect race for you. Click the button, or select our charity from the drop down list, to find an event nearby.

Thank you to Run for charity for collating these events, and providing the descriptive text shared on this page.

In most cases, paying registration fees via Run For Charity is a lower cost to you than signing up directly.


Other ways to fundraise:

If you are participating in an event that we haven’t mentioned here, please still get in touch and we’ll send you our support pack. Or, if there’s nothing here that whets your whistle, drop us an email at fundraising@panspandasuk.org and we will help you find the perfect fundraising event. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated Fundraising Facebook page to keep up to date with other community activities, opportunities, and find support or motivation!

Did you know, your company can support PANS PANDAS UK too! Could you ask your workplace, business or management team to consider choosing us as their nominated charity? Company nomination schemes allow employees to suggest charities for their company to support, whether through a corporate foundation, charity of the year scheme, direct grants or a matched-giving programme.

Companies are keen to support charities that matter to their employees, giving their staff a say in the choice of the beneficiaries of their corporate social responsibility programmes. Each company will have its own nomination, application and vetting process but essentially there should be an opportunity to promote the work of PANS PANDAS UK and to help us secure much-needed funds.


How we use the funds you raise:

We appreciate the hard work, dedication and commitment that goes into fundraising for PANS PANDAS UK, and it is important to us that we use your funds responsibly. Every penny that you raise will be used to provide support and information for families affected by PANS or PANDAS. Together, we will raise awareness, campaign for change and push for better research.

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  • ADHD
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • AE
    Auto-immune Encephalitis
  • ARFID
    Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
  • ASD
    Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • CAMHS
    Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
  • CBT
    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Dysgraphia
    difficulty writing by hand
  • EHCP
    Education, Health and Care Plan
  • Emotional Lability
    Rapid, and dramatic changes in mood (for example uncontrollable laughter to crying)
  • Enuresis
    wetting
  • GAS
    Group A Streptococcal infection
  • NHSE
    NHS England
  • NICE
    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
  • OCD
    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • PP
    PANS PANDAS
  • PPUK
    PANS PANDAS UK
  • PPN
    PANS Physicians Network
  • PPSG
    PANS PANDAS Steering Group
  • SENCo
    Special Educational Needs Coordinator
  • SIGN
    Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network to the glossary
  • Tic
    Sudden repetitive movement (motor tic) or sound (vocal tic) which is difficult or impossible to control